GdS: Suzuki and Leao involved in tense penalty exchange - the reconstruction

"Zion Suzuki and Rafael Leao were involved in an interesting exchange before AC Milan's second goal against Parma on Saturday night. As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, it was a perfect penalty from Leao. Suzuki guessed the right way, but there was so much power and precision on the strike that the Japan international didn't even end up getting near it."

"The most interesting part, however, happened shortly after the penalty was awarded. Massimiliano Allegri shouted from the sidelines 'Either Rafa shoots or Nkunku shoots', and the Portuguese took the ball. The goalkeeper then attempted a psychological trick. It's clear from the images. Suzuki looks at Leao and extends his right arm, then speaks. His lips aren't readable, but the meaning is clear: "Put it here." Leao accepts the provocation and hits the ball across his body (rather than trying to place it the other side)."

Zion Suzuki and Rafael Leao exchanged gestures and words before AC Milan's second goal against Parma. Massimiliano Allegri instructed 'Either Rafa shoots or Nkunku shoots', and Leao took the penalty. Suzuki extended his right arm and mouthed "Put it here" as a psychological challenge. Leao accepted the provocation and struck a powerful, precise penalty across his body. Suzuki guessed the correct direction but could not reach the shot. Leao lingered to look at Suzuki after scoring, prompting Matteo Gabbia to intervene and calm the situation with a hug. Leao then walked back while exchanging words, echoing a similar Ibrahimovic incident.

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